Sixpence White

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Details

Variety

Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon

Style

White

Region

Slanghoek

Appellation

Slanghoek

Producer

Opstal

Country

South Africa

Trade Materials

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The Inspiration

Inspired by the classic white blends of Bordeaux, Sixpence brings together the vibrant freshness of Sauvignon Blanc with the gentle texture of Sémillon. Approachable, refreshing and effortlessly versatile, it is a wine made for sharing around the table - honoring the spirit of the people who have always been at the heart of Opstal. The grapes are grown on vineyards that were once grazed by the legendary shepherd Daniel "Sixpence" Smiles, whose story lives on through every bottle. Today, third-generation employees still live and work on the estate, making Sixpence a celebration of community, loyalty and shared purpose. Every bottle gives back. 10% of the proceeds supports the Sixpence Community Fund, investing in the well-being of Opstal's farming families, while also contributing to the estate's long-standing partnership with CapeNature to conserve the indigenous fynbos and protect the natural beauty of the Slanghoek Valley for generations to come. It's a wine that celebrates generosity, community and the belief that the best stories are shared.

About Opstal

7th generation family farm since 1847

Opstal represents seven generations of family stewardship in South Africa's Slanghoek Valley within the Breedekloof (Slanghoek translates from Afrikaans as "Snake's Corner"), dating back to 1847. Owned and managed by the Louw family, the estate has built its reputation on warm hospitality, beautiful surroundings and quality winemaking in this cooler wine-growing climate that produces fruit-forward wines due to a slower ripening of the vines. The operation centers on collaboration and continuity. Cellar Master Attie Louw and his brother Zak, who manages production, work alongside their parents, sixth-generation Stanley and Ria Louw. The team is bolstered by farm staff representing three generations of workers, with thirty families residing on the property. This stability creates institutional knowledge that shapes every vintage. The estate's philosophy blends tradition with gratitude. The pocket-friendly Sixpence range honors both a legendary shepherd and the countless workers whose dedication built the estate's legacy, while the Carl Everson heritage range celebrates the family's winemaking lineage. Rather than viewing winemaking as a solitary pursuit, Opstal explicitly celebrates it as collective achievement: every family member, past and present, plays a vital role in their story. Under Attie Louw's stewardship, Opstal has leant into regenerative farming with a herd of Dexter cattle and an active Cape Nature partnership to preserve the surrounding fynbos, and the estate has earned a growing reputation with many global accolades.

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